Lab Technician - 2nd Shift

UPL Limited (NSE: UPL & BSE: 512070, LSE: UPLL) is a global provider of sustainable agriculture products and solutions, with annual revenue exceeding $6bn. We are a purpose-led company. Through OpenAg®, UPL is focused on accelerating progress for the food system. We are building a network that is reimagining sustainability, redefining the way an entire industry thinks and works – open to fresh ideas, innovation, and new answers as we strive towards our mission to make every single food product more sustainable. As one of the largest agriculture solutions companies worldwide, our robust portfolio consists of biologicals and traditional crop protection solutions with more than 14,000 registrations. We are present in more than 130 countries, represented by more than 10,000 colleagues globally. For more information about our integrated portfolio of solutions across the food value chain including seeds, post-harvest, as well as physical and digital services, please visit upl-ltd.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

Summary: Reporting directly to the Lab Manager, the QC Lab Technician is responsible to perform routine and non-routine tests to determine if the product meets certain standards and customer specifications. Also responsible to inspect in process samples, bulk samples, as well as finished product. Additional responsibilities include checking or specifying colors, textures, and other testing with following procedures and ensuring safety while working.   

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will be a team player with strong attention to detail and safety orientation.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. (Other duties may be assigned) 

• Experience using lab equipment such as gas chromatography (GC), Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), etc. 

• Follows all standard operating procedures for laboratory testing, while performing each procedure in an accurate, consistent and timely manner. 

• Ability to multitask and work independently to achieve goals and maintain quality of work.  

• Requires the daily use of laboratory equipment and computer, 

•  Performs laboratory equipment calibrations at regular intervals. 

• Utilizes downtime for good housekeeping. 

Requirements:

• Knowledge of MS Office

• Bachlor's degree in Chemisty, Biology, or related field is a plus

• 1 plus years of experience with laboratory testing  

• Excellent personal interaction skills 

• Be able to work independently and unsupervised as part of team 

• Requires ability to respond to problems quickly and professionally. 

Hours: Monday-Friday 3:00PM-11:00PM 

We are one team, for maximum impact. One team with shared goals. We all play for the team and no one plays against the team. We have a laser-like focus on what our customers need and want, on anticipating their future needs and on how we can create innovative solutions and experiences for them. #UPLJobs